Mary Owens, (Lawyer/Mediator)
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Having practiced law, primarily in the field of litigation, for 30 years of litigation, I am grateful for the Collaborative Law process which allows the resolution of family law matters in a healthy and healing manner which resonates with my personal beliefs and values.
Collaborative Services
Collaborative Law is a unique way to help clients resolve their domestic relations issues by putting together a team of professionals who not only model but teach skills that our clients will need when issues arise in the future. Having been a litigator for more than 20 years, I know that the collaborative approach provides the best results for clients as they control the outcome for their family.
Professional Activities
PRIOR:
Recognized as Top 50 Female Attorneys in Virginia 2011-2015
Co-Chair, Collaborative Professionals of Richmond, 2010-2012
Recognized as 2009 and 2010 Top 25 Female Attorneys in Virginia
Recognized as Virginia Super Lawyer since 2006
Recognized as Virginia Legal Elite since 2001
Former President, Metro Richmond Family Law Bar Association
Former President, Chesterfield Bar Association
Former Faculty Member of Virginia State Bar Committee on Professionalism
Former Member of the Virginia State Bar Ethics Committee
Collaborative Practice Training
| Year | Course Title | Instructor | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic/ Introductory Collaborative Law or Interdisciplinary Collaborative Team Training. | |||
| 2006 | Basic Collaborative Law Training | CDTT | 12 |
| 30-Hr Interest-Based Negotiation & Mediation Skills | |||
| 1999 | Basic Mediation Training | University of Richmond | 36 |
| Additional 15 hours Intermediate/ Advanced interest-based negotiation, communication skills, collaborative, or basic professional coach training | |||
| 2010 | IACP Forum | IACP trainers | 11 |
| 2008 | Intermediate Collaborative Training | Pauline Tesler | 4 |
| Annual 4 hours collaborative continuing education (basic, intermediate, or advanced) | |||
| 2024 | Avoiding Splitting the Team in Collaborative Practice (17th VaCP) 11-11-24 | Loretta “Lori” Gephart, M.A. | 4 |
| 2023 | Trauma-Responsive Collaborative Practice (16th VaCP) 11-13-23 | Dana Baerger, J.D., Ph.D. | 6 |
| 2022 | Overview of the Financial Panel's Neutral Role in Collaborative Cases | CPR Financial Neutrals | 1 |
| 2022 | Managing Challenges in the Collaborative Divorce Process: Cognitive Bias, Mental Health, High Conflict Personality Disorders, and Addictions | Dr. Beth I. Wilner, Ph.D. | 4.25 |
| 2022 | Judge Training/Sub | Various | 4.0 |
| 2021 | Judge Training/Substitute | Various | 4.0 |
| 2021 | VaCP Annual Meeting | Various | 5.5 |
| 2021 | Helping Divorcing Families Manage the Collaborative Process with Special Needs Children | CPR: Kristen Carlton of Eli’s Village | 1 |
| 2021 | Changes, Practical Applications and Issues now that the UCLA Statute has been Enacted (14th VaCP) | Teresa Cole, JD, Karen Keyes, JD & Cheryl Smith, JD | 1.25 |
| 2021 | CPR Trainings | Various | 3.0 |
| 2020 | VaCP Annual Meeting | Various | 5.5 |
| 2020 | Things to Consider in Handling Multi-Nationals Family Law Cases and Cases with International Aspects | CPR: Melissa Kucinski | 1 |
| 2020 | The Psychological and Ethical Dimensions of Collaborative Practice | David A. Hoffman, Collaborative Attorney & Mediator | 3 |
| 2020 | Substitute Judge Training | Various | 4.0 |
| 2019 | Collaborative Boot Camp: An Experiential Day of Refining Skills and Deepening Team Cohesion (12th 11-11-19) | Barbara Burr, JD & Lisa Herrick, PhD | 5.5 |
| 2019 | CPR meetings/trainings | Various | 3.0 |
| 2018 | VaCP Annual Meeting | Various | 5.0 |
| 2018 | VA Legislative and Case Law Update (11th VaCP) 11-12-18 | Christopher Macturk, JD | .5 |
| 2018 | UCLA Panel: What’s In It For Me? (11th VaCP) 11-12-18 | Del. David Toscano; Robert Merlin, PA; Teresa Cole, JD; and Cathleen Rea, PhD | 1.25 |
| 2018 | Support Redux: Navigating the New Tax Laws and the Emotional Challenges They Create for Spouses (and Teams) (11th VaCP) 11-12-18 | Sanford Cassel, PhD; Frank Morrison, JD; Gigi Robson, CPA, CDFA; and Paul Smollar, JD | 3.25 |
| 2018 | Substitute Judge training | Various | 4.0 |
| 2018 | Intersection of the Property Settlement Agreement & the Parenting Plan, Part 2 | I presented with Will Fitzhugh, Sandy Cassel & Annelise Petry | 1 |
| 2018 | CPR | G. Robson | 1.0 |
| 2017 | Securing Collaborative Clients | Fauss, Cassell, Robson | 6 |
| 2017 | Creating the Conditions for Growth As We Help Our Clients Navigate Separation and Divorce | Lisa Herrick and Kate Scharff | 6 |
| 2016 | Substitute Judge Training | Various; Regent University | 4 |
| 2016 | Risk Assessments for the Collaborative Process | K. Elkins | 1 |
| 2016 | Retirement and Preparing for Retirement in Times of Uncertainly | P. LeGrand | 1 |
| 2016 | Case Conferencing Protocols | Robson, Cassell | 1 |
| 2015 | VaCP Annual Meeting | Various | 5.5 |
| 2015 | Breaking Down Barriers to Support | K. Fauss, G. Robson | 4 |
| 2014 | Aptitudes & Attitudes: Developing and Integrating Skills and Values Within Your Community | Fauss | 6 |
| 2013 | VaCP Annual Meeting | VaCP | 4 |
| 2013 | Mental Health Professionals: Family Systems: Part 2 | CPR | 1 |
| 2013 | Joan Bowling: Presentation Coach | CPR | 1 |
| 2013 | Janet Carter: Parent Coach | Janet Carter | 1 |
| 2013 | Interest Based Negotiations in a Neuroscience Context | Kimberly Fauss/CPTI | 1 |
| 2012 | Mortgage Issues in Collaborative Practice | Theresa Baldwin | 1 |
| 2012 | Financial Issues in Collaborative Practice | CPR Financial Professionals | 1 |
| 2012 | Family Systems Theory and Collaborative Practice | CPR Financial Experts | 2 |
| 2012 | Cultural/Systemic Approaches--Family Systems Theory | CPR | 1 |
| 2012 | Collaborative Conversations on Spousal Support | Broussard, Fauss, D'Ari | 6 |
| 2010 | Interest-based Negotiation and Mediation Skills | CPTI | 24 |
| 2009 | VaCP Annual Meeting | CPTI | 4 |
| 2008 | Negotiation Skills | Virginia CLE | 4 |